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Clinical Assistant Professor
Primary Appointment:
Family & Community Medicine
Location:
Lower Level
Phone (Primary):
667-214-1800
Fax:
410-685-1971
Education and Training
University of Maryland, BS, 2006
University of Maryland, MD 2010
MedStar Franklin Square Family Medicine Residency 2013
Biosketch
Dr. Katherine Jacobson is a native of the Baltimore area, was educated at the University of Maryland School of Medicine, and completed her residency in the Family Medicine program at MedStar Franklin Square Medical Center. She remained at MedStar Franklin Square as clinical faculty in the family medicine department and simultaneously worked at Healthcare for the Homeless, Baltimore County. Dr. Jacobson brings a love of teaching into her practice of medicine as she strives to provide excellent care to all of her patients regardless of age or background. . Dr. Jacobson is sensitive to the uniqueness of each patient's situation and adapts her consultations and treatment options appropriately to accommodate individual needs and concerns. She also enjoys providing low-risk obstetrical services. She is board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine.
Research/Clinical Keywords
Mother-baby, low risk obstetrical care, well-child care, preventive care, chronic disease
Highlighted Publications
Barr, w., Rosener, S., Frayne, D., Barash, J. Jacobson, K., Ratcliffe, S. “The FMEC-IMPLICIT Network’s Prescription for a Healthy Family: A model of Interconception Care at Well Child Visits,” March of Dimes Prematurity Prevention Symposium, Washington D.C, poster presentation, 2012
Clinical Specialty Details
Dr. Jacobson provides full-scope family medicine services. She treats entire families, ages 0-100+. She provides newborn nursery care and performs routine newborn circumcision. She performs in-office procedures including birth control implant, IUD, laceration repair, and skin biopsy and removal of skin lesions. She provides prenatal care, well child care, acute care, and chronic disease management.
Awards and Affiliations
Gold Humanism Honor Society, 2009
Kowaleski Award, University of Maryland Scholl of Medicine, awarded for excellence in Family Medicine, 2010
Thomas M Holcomb Award, MedStar Franklin Square Medical Center, awarded for excellence in pediatrics, 2011
Fellow of the American Academy of Family Physicians, 2019
Grants and Contracts
“The Current State of Interconception care practices in a Family Medicine Residency” American Academy of Family Physicians Foundation Resident Research Grant
Professional Activity
Resident Member, American Academy of Family Physicians Commission on Quality and Practice, 2012
New Physician Delegate, American Academy of Family Physicians National Conference of Constituency Leaders, 2017
Member, Maryland Academy of Family Physicians Foundation Board. 2007-2016
Resident Director, Maryland Academy of Family Physicians Board, 2012-2013
Member, Maryland Academy of Family Physicians Governmental Advocacy Committee, 2014-present
Treasurer, Maryland Academy of Family Physicians Foundation, 2016-present